Product Description

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Historic heresies didn't die or fade away. Each generation boasts its own. Even while these counterfeit teachings remain outside the accepted bounds of Christianity, modern-day versions plague churches. In Counterfeit Christianity, Adam Hamilton hosts on-screen conversations with Roger Olson, an expert in historical theology. Contents include a DVD with five episodes and a leader guide by Magrey deVega.

Publisher's Description

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For the 5-week study, Rev. Adam Hamilton poses thoughtful on-screen questions to his former teacher - Roger Olson in the DVD.

Contents include a Leader Guide by Magrey deVega.

Heresies are not limited to times of long ago. True, major heretical controversies originated ages ago, but many of these same errors and myths continue to circulate through congregations of today. Author Roger E. Olson helps church pastors and leaders know how to deal with these artificial truthshow to explain that they are not simple confusions or misunderstandings, but are instead counterfeit teachings that plague modern-day churches by undermining and dangerously distorting faithful living. He also demonstrates how heresies can serve the church by opening up a dialog that will ultimately educate congregations about Jesus, God, and salvation.

1. Understanding Heresy and Orthodoxy (15:20)

2. The Mother of All Heresies and Messing with Divine Revelation (14:57)

3. Doubting the Deity of Jesus Christ and Contesting the Trinity (19:28)

4. Setting Grace Aside and Making God a Monster (15:06)

5. Reducing God to Manageable Size and Using God for Personal Gain (15:07)

Author Bio

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Roger E. Olson is Foy Valentine professor of Christian theology and ethics at Baylor University. A past president of the American Theological Society (Midwest Division), Olson has been the co-chair of the Evangelical Theology Group of the American Academy of Religion for two years. An expert in historical theology, he is a frequent preacher, teacher and speaker for local churches and organizations.
Magrey deVega is the Senior Pastor at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey through the Gospels. He is also the Leadership Editor for Covenant Bible Study, overseeing the weekly small group classroom experience. He is a contributor to the The Abingdon Creative Preaching Annual 2016; Feasting on the Gospels: John; and the forthcoming Ultimate Lectionary Sermon Series Guide. He has written leaders guides and program manuals for numerous small group materials including Counterfeit Christianity: The Persistence of Errors in the Church; Earn. Save. Give: Wesleys Simple Rules for Money; and Five Marks of a Methodist: The Fruit of a Living Faith. He is a graduate of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, and he is the father of two daughters, Grace and Madelyn.